by Wendy Pillar | Nov 28, 2012 | Solar Energy
Photovoltaic solar panels, which generate electricity, have been rapidly spreading over Dorset rooftops in the last couple of years. Solar thermal systems seem less popular for some reason, but make perfect energy and financial sense if you have a south- or...
by Theresa McManus | Nov 12, 2012 | Energy Efficiency, Energy Events in Dorset, Fuel Poverty & Security, Sustainable Living
Dorset Energy Advice Centre are offering FREE fuel poverty awareness training for Community, Volunteer, Health and other home-visiting professionals and volunteers. The training will cover: • Definition of Fuel Poverty • The Causes • Health implications • The help...
by Sharon Fay | Oct 31, 2012 | Electric Transport
Have you ever thought about buying an electric car but thought it was going to be to expensive and gave it no more thought? Well here are a few points you may not have thought about with the bigger picture of owning a Nissan LEAF compared to a combustion engine...
by Theresa McManus | Oct 8, 2012 | Electric Transport
The BBC reported last week that a study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology study found that greenhouse gas emissions rose dramatically if coal is used to produce the electricity. For me this is not really news – anything we do using electricity is...
by Vince Adams | Oct 1, 2012 | Electric Transport
Real progress! I have just been informed that Ecotricity have announced their new DC fast charge technology for the Electric Highway. They have teamed up with Nissan to roll out fast charge technology at 40 Welcome Break motorway service stations. Hopwood Park, South...
